FRANKLIN - Lester “Bud” Stanfield, 83, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021.
Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late George W. and Esther J. Gregory Stanfield. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters Madge McCall, Mildred Turpin, and Ruthaleen Napier.
Bud faithfully attended Riverside Fellowship Church when able. He worked many years at the Highlands Country Club as a groundskeeper and took just as much pride in his own yard, keeping it beautifully landscaped. Bud also enjoyed gardening and being outside.
Bud is survived by his wife, Judy Moore Stanfield; son Jody Stanfield; granddaughter, Rhealee Stanfield all of Franklin; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Funeral service will be Wednesday, Dec. 29, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Rev. Bobby Cloer will officiate. Burial will be in the Salem Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Tom Napier, Jerry Brown, Bill Bryson, Furman Ledford, Michael Cash, Leslie Bryson.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., one hour prior to the service at Macon Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Teen Challenge of the Smokies, PO Box 2157, Franklin, NC 28744
Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com. Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.